The Madras curry is said to originate from the south of India and gets its name from the city of Madras now known as Chennai, when English merchants arrived there in 1640. However, the name 'Madras Curry' is not used in India, but was invented by restaurants in Britain. This curry can be vegetarian or made with meat. It has its origins in Hindu culture and thus authentic recipes are vegetarian.
10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook
Spices and herbs in kit:
Red chilli powder, Turmeric, Garam Masala contains (coriander cumin ginger cassia black pepper and cloves), nutmeg, ground cumin, ground coriander, cloves, cardamoms and Curry leaves.
Spices and herbs from around the world, ground and carefully blended in Norfolk
Essential additional ingredients (Shopping List):
700g of shoulder of lamb, braising beef or chicken thighs skinless
2 large onions
200g of chopped tomatoes (tin)
3-4 Green chillies (Birds Eye) (for a milder taste remove seeds)
Fresh ginger 2.5cm2
4 Garlic whole
2 tsp salt or to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
4-5 tbs of unflavored oil
Step-by-step preparation and cooking instructions:
Preparation
Step 1: Cut the meat or chicken thighs to bite size pieces
Step 2: Finely chop the onions and the green chillies (for a milder taste remove seeds)
Step 3: Grate the ginger
Step 4: Crush the garlic cloves
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Heat the oil in a large non-stick Pan. Add sachet 1 and sizzle for 2 min.
Step 2: Add the chopped onions and fry until dark golden colour.
Step 3: Add the green chillies, garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 min.
Step 4: Add sachet 2 and salt, cook stirring frequently for 3 min.
Step 5: Add the meat or chicken and 50ml of hot water, mix well and cook for 20 min.
Step 6: Add sachet 3, chopped tomatoes cover and cook on a medium heat for a further 20mins or until the meat or chicken is tender.
From Suma Wholefoods Cooperative, Lacy Way,Elland, Yorkshire.
Organic, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free
From Epicure Foods, Andover, Hants.
Vegetarian
From Suma Wholefoods Cooperative, Lacy Way,Elland, Yorkshire.
From Mr Organic, Stockwell, London
Organic, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free